Washington HB1023 adopts the cosmetology licensure compact to facilitate interstate practice and regulation of cosmetology.

Washington HB1023 adopts the cosmetology licensure compact, which aims to improve public access to cosmetology services and reduce licensure burdens. The compact allows cosmetologists who meet uniform requirements to hold a multistate license, enabling practice in any member state. Member states retain jurisdiction over licensing and discipline, while the compact commission oversees interstate cooperation and data sharing. The compact includes provisions for adverse actions, joint investigations, and the operation of the commission, which is an instrumentality of the member states.

Washington HB1023 adopts the cosmetology licensure compact to facilitate interstate practice and regulation of cosmetology.

Washington HB1023 adopts the cosmetology licensure compact, which aims to improve public access to cosmetology services and reduce licensure burdens. The compact allows cosmetologists who meet uniform requirements to hold a multistate license, enabling practice in any member state. Member states retain jurisdiction over licensing and discipline, while the compact commission oversees interstate cooperation and data sharing. The compact includes provisions for adverse actions, joint investigations, and the operation of the commission, which is an instrumentality of the member states.